Synonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :

He heard the loud noise of the huge air-raid siren

A. Buzz
B. Crack
C. Rumble
D. Whistle
E. Wail

Question 37:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:

He has a big heart but he inept at following a witty conversion

A. Large
B. Huge
C. Warm
D. Placid
E. Fragile

Question 38:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:

He took a quick look at the poor man, shook his head and took to his heels

A. Glanced at
B. Viewed
C. Observed
D. Gazed at
E. Spied

Question 39:

• JAMB 1979

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:

One of the stages of the creative process is the incubation period. This refer to the period when

A. The idea is firmly fixed through repetition
B. The person suddenly comes upon the idea
C. The person thinks over the idea
D. The idea yields concrete result
E. The idea is given up

Question 40:

• JAMB 1980

Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to the underlined word:

His penury gave him a lifetime of hunger

A. Avariciousness
B. Affluence
C. Poverty
D. Penny pinching
E. Greed